Erik Karl Paulson

Research interests include (1) CT dose reduction, (2) clinical evaluation and applications of state-of-the-art imaging technology with an emphasis on computed body tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging, (3) imaging technology for hepatic lesion detection and characterization, (4) image guided percutaneous biopsies and interventional procedures, and (5) imaging of pancreatic pathology

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Chair, Department of Radiology · 2013 - Present Radiology, Clinical Science Departments

Robert J. Reeves Distinguished Professor of Radiology · 2015 - Present Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Radiology

Professor of Radiology · 2013 - Present Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Radiology

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Published May 1, 2015

Duke Announces 2015 Distinguished Professors

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Recent Publications

The Incidental Pancreatic Cyst: When to Worry About Cancer.

Journal Article Korean J Radiol · June 2024 Incidental pancreatic cystic lesions are a common challenge encountered by diagnostic radiologists. Specifically, given the prevalence of benign pancreatic cystic lesions, determining when to recommend aggressive actions such as surgical resection or endos ... Full text Link to item Cite

Diagnosis and Management of Acute Appendicitis-Reply.

Journal Article JAMA · March 22, 2022 Full text Link to item Cite

Diagnosis and Management of Acute Appendicitis in Adults: A Review.

Journal Article JAMA · December 14, 2021 IMPORTANCE: Acute appendicitis is the most common abdominal surgical emergency in the world, with an annual incidence of 96.5 to 100 cases per 100 000 adults. OBSERVATIONS: The clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis is based on history and physical, labo ... Full text Link to item Cite

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Recent Grants

Prospective Comparison of Colonic Imaging Tests

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2000 - 2005

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Education, Training & Certifications

Duke University · 1985 M.D.